“I Was Just a Kid”: Addressing the Collateral Consequences of a Juvenile Record on Employment

Authors

Lauren Wray, Touro Law Center

Abstract

There is a common myth that juvenile records are confidential, when in fact only nine states fully prohibit public access to juvenile records. Landlords, employers, and educators in a majority of states may ask questions about a juvenile’s record. Studies have shown that employers are less likely to hire an applicant who has a juvenile delinquency, and that many employers may not be able to differentiate between a juvenile and adult record. This Note reviews the intersectional flaws of the New York juvenile justice system and the New York labor laws. Specifically, it evaluates policies New York has implemented with the intention of alleviating discriminatory hiring practices, such as New York Criminal Procedure Law 160.59 and of Ban the Box policies in areas of New York.

Recommended Citation

Wray, Lauren (2022) "“I Was Just a Kid”: Addressing the Collateral Consequences of a Juvenile Record on Employment," Touro Law Review: Vol. 38: No. 1, Article 18.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.tourolaw.edu/lawreview/vol38/iss1/18